Inferno at Indian Oil's Gujarat Refinery

A fire erupted at the Indian Oil Corporation refinery in Vadodara, Gujarat, following a blast. No serious injuries or fatalities have been reported. Rescue operations are ongoing, and workers were evacuated safely. Smoke was visible from kilometers away, and local officials are monitoring the situation closely.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Vadodara | Updated: 11-11-2024 18:22 IST | Created: 11-11-2024 18:22 IST
Inferno at Indian Oil's Gujarat Refinery
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A significant fire broke out at the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) refinery in Vadodara, Gujarat, following an explosion, according to official reports.

The local police, including DCP (Traffic) Jyoti Patel, confirmed no reports of serious injuries or deaths at this stage, with rescue efforts underway.

The blast, which erupted around 4 PM at the Koyali refinery, generated smoke visible from afar. A timely evacuation ensured worker safety, and minor injuries were reported, says local MLA Dharmendrasinh Vaghela.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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